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NHSWI Patient Transport and Courier Services Supplier Engagement Notice

NHS Western Isles

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Planning

22 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Western Isles is planning a patient transport and courier services contract across the Western Isles. Patient transport covers patients, staff and clinicians, with separate service areas for Lewis and Harris, Barra, and North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist. Courier work covers clinical samples, pharmaceuticals and documents in the Stornoway area; the wider contract description also includes transporting pharmaceuticals and other NHS-related items. NHS Western Isles is the buying organisation. This is a mixed service requirement combining transport for people with time-sensitive healthcare logistics, delivered across island communities and in Stornoway.

The process is at planning: NHS Western Isles is gathering supplier feedback on a future contract, rather than inviting tenders. The planned procurement is divided into four lots: three patient, staff and clinician transport areas, and a Stornoway courier service. The stated estimated value for the procurement is £450,000. The buyer expects a further notice on 27 November 2026. No tender deadline or contract duration is set out at this stage. The record does not describe the expected procurement procedure, evaluation criteria or participation requirements. Suppliers interested in shaping the future requirement should treat the current stage as market engagement, not as a bid submission process.

The requirement may suit patient transport operators able to cover island routes and deliver reliable transport for patients, staff and clinicians, as well as courier firms experienced in moving clinical samples, pharmaceuticals and healthcare documents. Suppliers with a presence or operating capability in the Western Isles, including Lewis and Harris, Barra, the Uists and Stornoway, may be well placed to understand the geographic and logistical demands. Businesses able to provide both transport and healthcare courier services may find more than one part of the planned requirement relevant, while specialist suppliers can focus on the service area that matches their capability. The buyer is seeking supplier feedback before finalising the future contract, so prospective providers can help inform its development through engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSWI Patient Transport and Courier Services Supplier Engagement Notice

Notice Description

NHS Western Isles is inviting suppliers to provide feedback on a future Patient Transport and Courier Services Contract, which will include the transportation of patients, staff, pharmaceuticals, and other NHS-related items across the Western Isles.

Lot Information

Service Area - Barra

Patient, staff and clinician transport services for the geographical area of Barra

Courier Services (Stornoway area)

Courier services for clinical samples, pharmaceuticals and documents in the Stornoway area.

Service Area - Lewis & Harris

Patient, staff and clinician transport services in the geographical area of Lewis and Harris.

Service Area - North Uist, Benbecula & South Uist

Patient, staff and clinician transport services for the geographical area of North Uist, Benbecula & South Uist.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846443
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567220
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Western Isles
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2BB
Postcode Area
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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